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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 9 January 2017. A substantive answer was provided by Andrew Percy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans further to devolve (a) community infrastructure levy funding, (b) 100 per cent business rate growth and (c) EU legacy structural funds to the new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority after May 2017; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Together with local partners in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we have now agreed proposals for a devolution deal that would see the significant transfer of power and resources from central Government to the local area. In addition to devolving funds in areas such as economic growth, transport and skills, the deal also includes additional revenue raising powers.

In October 2015, we announced that, by the end of this Parliament, local authorities will be able to keep 100% of the business rates they raise locally, including 100% of growth.

The Government commissioned a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy in November 2015, which was undertaken by an independent panel who submitted their report in October. We are currently reviewing the recommendations and further announcements will be made in due course.

We will consider the future of all programmes that are currently EU funded, once we have left the EU and will consult closely with stakeholders, including local authorities to review all EU funding schemes to ensure that any on-going funding commitments best serve the UK’s national interest.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58483
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Devolution EU grants and loans Business rates Community infrastructure levy Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Link
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